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Texas-based Security Systems Integrator Showcases Top-Notch Network Surveillance Project at IP-in-Action LIVE
administrative servers; 63 video archive servers (10Tbyte); 15 different hardware components used to comprise the entire system including cameras, switches, servers, UPS, monitors; 9 standard network node configurations; customer support and training and a post installation three year service level agreement.
Hugman explains that the install was performed in three project phases with four campuses installed during each phase. The project, he says, took 12 months from first day on-site to last operator trained, completed eight months ahead of schedule (against a 20 month schedule).
With more systems integrators and end users moving to networked security solutions, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Video Surveillance Project, presented at IP-in-Action LIVE Texas, represents the scope of the types of installs being made possible by new technology.
Christopher Hugman, P.E., Vice President, Knight Security Systems, LLC, addressed the attendees at Sam Houston Race Park, Houston TX, during IP-in-Action LIVE Texas on November 9, 2011.
Established in 1983, Knight Security Systems, designs, installs and services advanced security video surveillance for clients in Texas. The company operates full service offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston with service partnerships established throughout the State of Texas. Executive management experience encompasses the Security/ Life Safety and Network Infrastructure industries. Business processes emphasize system design and technology focus is IP based security solutions. Knight Security’s market focus is state & local government, education and commercial segments.
According to Hugman, the project’s purpose was to further the mission of DADS by protecting the well-being of its residents. After mandatory site visits to draw up the proposal based on the Standard State RFP process and the client considering eight vendor submitted responses, Knight was awarded the $10.8 million project contract, plus three year service agreement. Knight Security prevailed based upon the strength of its detailed system design, asserts Hugman.
DADs officials required professional project management which the Knight Security team provided for the completion of the video surveillance systems at 12 DADS campuses, a total of 336 buildings. Some of the specifics include: video coverage of common areas in all designated buildings; construction network infrastructure (35 miles of inter-building fiber optic infrastructure); live video monitoring center at each campus (28 monitoring workstations); video archive 60 days storage on RAID-5; 402 network switches, 3,215 IP cameras; 12 System
Knight Security standardized on one cameras manufacturer, IQinVision, throughout the system. The vandal proof IQeye Indoor Network Mini-Dome is the perfect choice, states Hugman, because of its compact and rugged design, triple-axis mounting flexibility, multi- lens options – 30, 60, 90, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), reasonable low-light performance, H.264 video compression, and megapixel resolution, among other features. In addition, IQinVision offered excellent vendor support, he continues, they gave us some extra “love,” good pricing and a 5 year warranty. The Video Management System Architecture used was the OnSSI Ocularis, according to Hugman. The embedded scalable infrastructure makes the system future proof for further requirements.
IP-in-Action LIVE Texas offered a full day of presentations on the latest IP technology in addition to the DADS Case Study, including:
• Technology and Crisis Management Tools: Active Shooter, James Marcella, Director of Technical
• IP DNA: The Art of Video Network Design, Dr. Ed Wassall, Director IP Product Development, Samsung
Services, Axis Communications
• Megapixel Video Implemented with Decentralized Concept and Hemispheric Technology, Steven W. Rea,
Techwin
• Supporting Today's High Resolution IP Networks: Storage Technologies to Manage Both Data and the
Business Development Manager, MOBOTIX
• Browser Based IP Video Surveillance and Why IT Loves It, John E. Harvey, Regional Sales Manager, March
Budget, Charles Foley, Chief Executive Officer, TimeSight Systems
• Transform Value of Video with Video Analytics, Jason Canada, Director of Product Management, 3VR
Networks Texas Exhibitors included:
• 3VR • American Fibertek • Arecont Vision • Axis Communications • Exacq Technologies • GarretCom Inc • Genetec • Honeywell Video Systems • infinias LLC
• IQinVision • March Networks • MOBOTIX AG • OnSSI • Samsung Techwin • ScanSource Security • TimeSight Systems • Vigitron
Next Event: March 7 2012 -
Newport Beach - California USA The IP UserGroup USA will host the next IP-in- Action LIVE event in Newport Beach - California on Wednesday, March 7 2012. Getting to the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach resort is as easy as Southern California lifestyle. The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is 5 miles from Orange County/John Wayne Airport, close to Los Angeles and a short, scenic drive from San Diego. The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is known for its Southern California hospitality and breathtaking views of Newport Bay. The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach features state-of-the-art meeting space, enhanced with magnificent outdoor gardens and terraces.
Education Programme in brief Going Mobile with IP Security
Joe Vicente, Department Manager, Orange County Transportation Authority.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi-modal transportation agency serving Orange County, CA. OCTA keeps Orange County moving with countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink rail service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist aid services and by regulating taxi operations. OCTA is enhancing bus passenger safety and security by deploying new integrated security technologies. OCTA realizes that before people ride the bus, they need to feel safe and know that they’ll get where they need to go. This session covers the safety and security on board OCTA buses with the use of integrated systems including video cameras, CAD/AVL, fare box and silent alarms.
Understanding Extended Distance Network Transmission
Neil R. Heller, VP Business Development, Vigitron Inc.
Transmission is rapidly becoming the key component of video security network systems. As IP cameras, digital and network recorders improve in quality along with the advent of cloud storage the criteria for system performance will depend on how signals are transmitted between various points on the network with the least amount of information loss while maintaining the best possible quality. This presentation will help you overcome the challenges faced in transmitting video and data over IP Security Networks.
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